Combining seismic design with concrete structures
Reinforced concrete is the most common and versatile construction system used for buildings and structures worldwide. Ensuring these assets are resilient enough to survive extreme loads and can be maintained and preserved for future generations to use without the need for demolition and replacement, inherently improves the sustainability of our built environment.
The presentation will draw on findings from the Christchurch earthquake and examine critical reinforcement design and detailing performance issues and review including simple reinforcement details that provide life safety and resilience to buildings and structures.
Learning outcomes for this presentation include:
- New techniques in the design for earthquake loading
- Introduction to tools to support the design and assessment process
- Tips for the detailing of critical reinforcement
- Introduction to inelastic design techniques to avoid failure of the structural system under extreme events
- Understanding the importance of the subdivision of unsymmetrical floor plates and secondary services
About the presenter
Executive Director/ CEO, Steel Reinforcement Institute of Australia
Scott Munter is a structural engineer and since 2009 has been the Executive Director/CEO for the Steel Reinforcement Institute of Australia. Scott has 30 years' experience across commercial, industrial and residential projects. He graduated 1991 with a Bachelor of Structural Engineering at University of Technology, Sydney with 1st Class Honours. Scott is a member of a number of Standards Australia committees including General design requirements and loading on structures, Steel reinforcing materials, Concrete structures, Bridge design, Composite structures and Residential slabs and footings.
